Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2019 9:07 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 6:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core XSamsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)11Points

Specifications Compare Models

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2600
mAh

(Removable)

03PointsSamsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.8GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core	vs	+1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

540x960 pixels

220 PPI

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Model	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Pro J250F/Dual-Sim, SM-J250FZDEINS	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260F Single-sim
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore, (Global, International), Vietnam	Ireland, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	January, 2018	August, 2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Operating system	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7570 (14nm)
CPU processor	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Other features	- Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink - Samsung Pay mini - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Gold, Lavender - Android Go edition - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1080 minutes \| 18 hours \| 0.8 day	840 minutes \| 14 hours \| 0.6 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250F/DS)	Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head) \| 1.2W/kg (body)	0.933W/kg (head) \| 1.587W/kg (body)